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1957 Map of White Tank Mts.

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of White Tank Mts.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Military aviation and arid water management define this mid-century desert landscape west of Phoenix. The presence of Luke Air Force Auxiliary Field No 1 and Luke Auxiliary Field No 4 highlights the region's importance for Cold War-era pilot training and aerospace operations. Further south, the White Tanks Proving Grounds occupy the lower reaches of the mountain range, suggesting the area's role in defense testing.

Surface water is a vital yet scarce resource throughout the quadrangle, evidenced by a complex network of wells and catchment tanks. The Hassayampa River and Trilby Wash drain the western and eastern slopes respectively, supported by named points like Dos Palmas Well and Roosevelt Tank. Cultural footprints in the higher elevations include the Microwave Radio Towers atop the peaks and scattered Prospects, while a series of Jeep Trails and a single Trail provide the only access through the heart of the White Tank Mountains.